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What do you think: are cough drops counted as a "medical product" on the list of approved things to bring to the LSAT?

I'm taking the test Monday, but just recovering from being sick, so prone to coughing fits that would be quite distracting to myself and fellow test takers. Maybe just keep them in my pocket instead?

Bring two or three in your pocket and then ask your proctor how she feels about it all. If she's a runt, just toss em' in the trash. IF she's like "whatever" then do as you may.

haroldton86 wrote:Bring two or three in your pocket and then ask your proctor how she feels about it all. If she's a runt, just toss em' in the trash. IF she's like "whatever" then do as you may.

This is bad advice. Put them in your bag and be upfront about it. If the proctor cares, they'll make you throw them out before the start of the test. Generally, you should put everything you bring into the room with you in your ziplock bag. The last thing you want is to get in trouble for "hiding" something like cough drops in your pocket.

Mullens wrote:

haroldton86 wrote:Bring two or three in your pocket and then ask your proctor how she feels about it all. If she's a runt, just toss em' in the trash. IF she's like "whatever" then do as you may.

This is bad advice. Put them in your bag and be upfront about it. If the proctor cares, they'll make you throw them out before the start of the test. Generally, you should put everything you bring into the room with you in your ziplock bag. The last thing you want is to get in trouble for "hiding" something like cough drops in your pocket.

What part about that is not upfront? It makes no difference if it's in your bag or in your pocket if you're going to tell your proctor before you go in the room anyway.

Put it in the zip lock. Should b fine

I would play it safe. Email LSAC about it. If they say it's allowed, then print the email and show it to the proctor when you are checking in (before entering the test room).

haroldton86 wrote:
What part about that is not upfront? It makes no difference if it's in your bag or in your pocket if you're going to tell your proctor before you go in the room anyway.

Its supposed to be put in the bag though.

haroldton86 wrote:

Mullens wrote:

haroldton86 wrote:Bring two or three in your pocket and then ask your proctor how she feels about it all. If she's a runt, just toss em' in the trash. IF she's like "whatever" then do as you may.

This is bad advice. Put them in your bag and be upfront about it. If the proctor cares, they'll make you throw them out before the start of the test. Generally, you should put everything you bring into the room with you in your ziplock bag. The last thing you want is to get in trouble for "hiding" something like cough drops in your pocket.

What part about that is not upfront? It makes no difference if it's in your bag or in your pocket if you're going to tell your proctor before you go in the room anyway.

Or you could put them in a bag since everything is supposed to be in the bag. It might take an extra 2 seconds to do it, so we should really debate about the pros and cons of putting cough drops in your pocket rather than the bag.

Clyde Frog wrote:

haroldton86 wrote:
What part about that is not upfront? It makes no difference if it's in your bag or in your pocket if you're going to tell your proctor before you go in the room anyway.

Or you could put them in a bag since everything is supposed to be in the bag. It might take an extra 2 seconds to do it, so we should really debate about the pros and cons of putting cough drops in your pocket rather than the bag.

welcome to tls.

Clyde Frog wrote:

haroldton86 wrote:

Mullens wrote:

haroldton86 wrote:Bring two or three in your pocket and then ask your proctor how she feels about it all. If she's a runt, just toss em' in the trash. IF she's like "whatever" then do as you may.

This is bad advice. Put them in your bag and be upfront about it. If the proctor cares, they'll make you throw them out before the start of the test. Generally, you should put everything you bring into the room with you in your ziplock bag. The last thing you want is to get in trouble for "hiding" something like cough drops in your pocket.

What part about that is not upfront? It makes no difference if it's in your bag or in your pocket if you're going to tell your proctor before you go in the room anyway.

Or you could put them in a bag since everything is supposed to be in the bag. It might take an extra 2 seconds to do it, so we should really debate about the pros and cons of putting cough drops in your pocket rather than the bag.

I had suggested the pocket before I was countered with the bag. So you should really be arguing the other way around. I forgot about the bag rule, so my apologies on that. But let's not pretend like anyone gives a fuck about a cough drop in your pocket.

Clyde Frog wrote:
Or...so we should really debate about the pros and cons of putting cough drops in your pocket rather than the bag.

I think your sarcasm flew over a few peoples heads.

Although your idea is a good one that has potential to become a mega thread considering that the 'best pencils' thread is still alive and has reached an ungodly number of pages/posts.


OP: cough drops are an allowed personal medical product, just like advil/legal meds, inhalers, tissues, eye drops, depends, anti-acids/pepo or something to prevent nausea, etc. They aren't digital or any other type of device/item that could potentially be used to cheat. You have nothing to worry about. If you really need to put your mind at ease, email LSAC ASAP to ask for official permission/confirmation they're allowed so they'll hopefully get it and respond by early Monday morning with official confirmation.

Instead of stressing about it and the test, have fun with it and try to get a laugh out of a proctor and mess with your fellow test takers that are nosy and look at your bag by putting in a box of ex-lax (laxative) and also a box of Imodium (anti-diarrheal). Then just casually mention that you're making sure to cover all your bases in case there is a $hit your pants weirdo super hard LG on the test like in February that could due to shock and fear could make your bowels go haywire either direction. You could have a lot of fun messing other test takers while waiting and de-stress yourself into a good relaxed for taking the test state of mind at the same time.

I de-stressed myself during the long wait between getting in line until section one starts by joking around with other people and messing with gullible people that were so scared you'd think they were waiting in line to get executed. Once section one began I was happy, totally relaxed and feeling good to go with zero stress except a little bit of minor nervousness the last couple minutes waiting for the proctor finally say "Begin section 1".

Hope your throat feels better before Monday, try to focus mainly on stress-reduction and good luck logic!

Are you insinuating that they are gonna let you eat cough drops during the test?

I really don't see that flying.

rebexness wrote:Are you insinuating that they are gonna let you eat cough drops during the test?

I really don't see that flying.

I'm only talking about bringing them with you in the ziplock, not about using them other than during the break, that's up to the proctors.

You really should be fine.